Can’t figure this fraction equation. 5/6 is the fraction getting divided by 2. Answer must be in the simplest form

Assad Yaqoob asked Sep 18, 2023

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Assad Yaqoob asked Sep 18, 2023

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Solution:

5/6 divided by 2, i.e.

Applying the fraction rule

$\begin{gathered} (a)/(b)/ (c)/(d)=(a)/(b)* (d)/(c) \\ =(5*\:1)/(6*\:2) \\ =(5)/(6*\:2) \\ =(5)/(12) \end{gathered}$

Hence, the answer is 5/12

Michael Pardo answered Sep 23, 2023

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